Word Type

Verb

The word "execute" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

murder

Derived Terms

electrocute executability executable execute order executed execution executioner executive executor executrix executry misexecute nonexecuted nonexecuting outexecute reexecute self-executing unexecute unexecuted

Context

computing

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

act apply bump off complete dispatch effect effectuate enforce finish hit implement kill move murder off penalise penalize polish off punish remove set up sign slay

Type Of (IsA)

form of punishment

Manner Of

enforce kill murder punish sign

Related Terms

capital crime executable executed execution executioner executive executor launch perform run

Similar Terms

carry out follow out follow through follow up go through with implement play put through put to death run

Synonym Network

carry through perform run start

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